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Menu Jan 30-Feb 4

Hey friend! Welcome! This is our menu for the next week, Have a great weekend and  ENJOY YOUR KITCHEN!! DINNERS Easy dinner Hearty Mac and cheese , veggies BIG FHE-We bring strawberry wonton salad and seafood bake and peanut butter Delights Homemade arbys beef and cheddars, curly fries and salad Chicken and wild rice soup and cheddar bay biscuits Shrimp boil skillet, Sourdough Bread  DESSERTS Peanut Butter Delights Apple Fritter Monkey Bread  

Chinese Fried Walnuts-A recipe from my Sweet Mom

There are certain recipes that will bring memories of my mom to front and center of my mind. This is one of them. It became even more special when she made them for my now husband, then boyfriend, and he LOVED them! She started making batches just for him and it made them both very happy! It now makes me so happy when I can make them and remember everything she was to us. I miss her, This recipe makes missing her just a little more bearable. The walnuts are sweet and salty quick and easy to make and quite addictive! I suggest you give them a go! 

Menu for Jan 22-Jan 28 2026

Hello there! This is our menu for the next week! I hope you have a wonderful weekend and  ENJOY YOUR KITCHEN!! DINNERS Leftovers Hearty Bean Dip and tortilla chips Meatball Pot roast over mashed potatoes and hot rolls String Cheese Manicotti, salad, garlic bread  Corn chowder, cheddar bay biscuits Hearty Mac and cheese, veggies Quick and Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole, glazed baby carrots DESSERTS Apple Fritters (homemade) Peanut Butter Temptations  

Semi-Homemade Ranch Dip Hack

  This ranch dressing hack takes the basic recipe from the back of the packet and transforms it into a rich, creamy, flavor-packed dip. With just a couple extra ingredients, you get a thicker, tangier, restaurant-quality ranch that’s perfect for wings, veggies, fries, and everything in between!

Menu Jan 15-Jan-21 2026

Hey there! Thanks for stopping by! Here is our families menu for the next week. I hope it gives you your own ideas and inspires you to  ENJOY YOUR KITCHEN!! DINNERS Leftovers Out for Birthday Soft tacos, mexican rice. chips and salsa Lasagna casserole, hot rolls and glazed baby carrots Meatball pot roast over mashed potatoes Chicken scampi with garlic parmesan rice and roasted broccoli  DESSERTS Apple fritters Snickerdoodles Red Velvet Nothing Bundt Cake and ice cream

Nuts and Bolts

 This Nuts and Bolts recipe is extra special because it came home with my sweet daughter, Gabby, after her time in Canada. It’s the perfect salty, crunchy snack mix — buttery, seasoned just right, and completely irresistible. Every batch reminds me that the best recipes aren’t just about ingredients, but the memories and people attached to them. This one is meant for sharing… though you might want to keep a little bowl just for yourself.

Menu Jan 8-Jan 14 2026

Welcome Friend! Here is our dinner menu for the next week. Its been nice getting back into a routine after the wonderful holiday. Have a great week and  ENJOY YOUR KITCHEN ! DINNERS Leftovers Pizza party!! Cheddar ranch burgers, French fries, sliced cucumber w homemade ranch dip  Out for Birthday!  for dessert Lasagna Noodle Casserole, hot rolls, glazed baby carrots Glazed chicken minis, coleslaw and potato chips ,  DESSERTS fruit salsa Cheesecake Chinese fried walnuts

Classic No Bake Cookies

These classic no-bake cookies are the kind of treat that instantly takes you back to childhood — standing in the kitchen, waiting impatiently for them to set (and sneaking one way too early). Made with simple pantry staples, rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and hearty oats, they come together in minutes with no oven required . They’re soft, fudgy, slightly chewy, and perfectly sweet — the ultimate quick dessert for busy days, hot summer afternoons, or when a chocolate craving hits right now . Whether you’re making them with kids, sharing them at a potluck, or tucking a few away for yourself, these no-bake cookies never disappoint. Warning: once they’re on the counter, they disappear fast  

Menu Jan 3-Jan 10

Hey friend! We have had the most amazing holiday! I hope with all my heart you did too! Have a great weekend and  ENJOY YOUR KITCHEN!! DINNERS Chicken alfredo baked ziti, garlic bread and veggies BIG FHE We bring dessert-smoked trout dip and crackers, ham, homemade ranch dressing, cheese and grape tomatoes French dip sliders, chips and salad Chicken pot pie soup and hot rolls Honey lime chicken enchiladas, chips and salsa and semi homemade refried beans and cheese Leftovers   Easy dinner OUT FOR BIRTHDAY DESSERTS GG’s Cheesecake banoffee pie  

Homemade Tamales

I have been searching and looking and scavenging for the perfect tamale masa recipe for about 30 years and I think I have finally found it! My sweethearts family made tamales every new years eve. (this is how he remembers it) and I want my children to be involved in his history and family so I have been working and trying to find a great recipe for literally over 30 years. I hope this is close to his Grandma Dardanellas tamales. If you have any questions please reach out in the comments and I will do my best to answer you! ENJOY!  

Merry Christmas!

๐ŸŽ„ Merry Christmas! May your days be merry, your cocoa be warm, and your heart be full of joy. Wishing you peace, magic, and a season sprinkled with love (and cookies)! ❤️๐ŸŽ✨  

Menu Dec 20-Dec 28 2025

Hey Friend! Thanks for stopping by!  We are super excited for it to be Christmas week and have a bunch of fun things planned with our family! I hope find yourself doing everything that makes you so very happy with the people you like best! Have a great week and  ENJOY YOUR KITCHEN! BREAKFASTS- Toaster Pastries Breakfast casserole , butterscotch rolls DINNERS Soft tacos with Mexican rice and semi-homemade beans and cheese w tortilla chips Bethlehem dinner Breakfast biscuits, skillet potatoes and fruit OUT Lasagna, Chicken alfredo, olive garden copycat salad , Zuppa Toscano and Chicken Gnocci, and bread sticks Snacks and things to share-ranch dip and wavy chips, grape tomatoes, baby carrots, ham puffs, bacon wrapped smokies, poppables, Surf and turf, rice pilaf and veg Chicken alfredo baked ziti, garlic bread and veggies, caramel corn puffs Chicken pot pie soup and rolls   EASY DINNER Freezer finds or leftovers DESSERTS  No bake Cookies Peppermint oreo ...

Nanaimo Bars

The first time I made Nanaimo bars all on my own was to take to my then boyfriends family bbq and they all seemed to love them. I remember the BBQ well! My now father in law made a smoky boneless pork rib that I still make today that was at that same BBQ. The get together was epic! Unfortunately, the recipe I used was in my Moms "Mailbox News" magazine and was eventually lost and gone forever. Fortunately, my daughter went to Canada on her mission and we found the recipe that is the official Nanaimo BC recipe where it originated. I was so excited to try it again and it did not dissapoint!  These classic   Nanaimo bars  are a no-bake, three-layer Canadian treat with a buttery chocolate-coconut base, a rich vanilla custard filling, and a smooth chocolate topping. They’re decadent, easy to make, and guaranteed to disappear fast—perfect for holidays, potlucks, or anytime you’re craving a nostalgic, crowd-pleasing dessert.   Here you go! We love this bar!   

Our Families Menu Dec 11-Dec 17 2025

Hey! This is our menu for the next little bit! Enjoy! DINNERS Chicken pot pie Easy dinner-Frozen finds Bread dip and cheese sausages Green chili turkey burgers, fries  Copy cat KFC bowls Hamburger ans rice with chips and cheese Chicken alfredo baked ziti, garlic bread and veggies,  DESSERTS Vintage red velvet sheet cake Caramel corn puffs  

Vintage Red Velvet Sheet Cake

This is the red velvet cake that started it all — soft, tender, and beautifully rich, just like my Grandma used to make. Made completely from scratch and topped with silky, old-fashioned Ermine frosting (also known as heritage or boiled milk frosting), this cake is pure vintage magic. No cream cheese here — just a light, fluffy, and not-too-sweet frosting that lets the cocoa-kissed red velvet shine. This recipe has been passed down with love, and every bite tastes like tradition. Whether it’s for holidays, birthdays, or just because, Vintage Red Velvet Cake is a timeless treat that never goes out of style.  

Sugared Cranberries

Sugared cranberries are a festive and versatile treat that combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with a sparkling, sweet sugar coating. Made by soaking the berries in a simple syrup and then rolling them in granulated sugar, they have a crisp, juicy texture and a beautiful frosted appearance. Perfect for snacking, garnishing desserts and cocktails, or adding a decorative touch to holiday dishes, these berries are a delightful way to celebrate the season. 

Menu Nov 30-Dec 3 2025

This week has been crazy busy with a bunch of fun things to do so this menu is a short one but it is still a good one.  Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!  DINNERS Spatezel and green salad  Chicken pot pie and fruit Orange chicken and rice and broccoli Baked ziti, garlic knots and glazed baby carrots  DESSERTS Vintage Red Velvet sheet cake Cherry Chocolate cake

Happy Thanksgiving!

๐Ÿฆƒ Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing you a heart full of thanks, a plate full of favorites, and a day full of cozy moments. May your stuffing be tasty, your pie be endless, and your stretchy pants forgiving! ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿฅง๐Ÿ‚  

Quick & Tasty Chicken Taco Soup

  The Easiest Chicken Taco Soup You’ll Ever Make (But You’d Never Guess It!) I know I have a lot of taco soups but what stood out to me with this one is it is the easiest by far. You don't even have to cook meat but it tastes pretty darn good. Your family will not know its from 8 cans! 

Our Familes Menu Nov 23-28 2025

Hey friends! Here is our menu for the next few days...Better Late than never.  ENJOY YOUR KITCHEN! DINNERS Taquitos and chips and salsa and peach pie Chicken pot pie and fruit Baked ziti Chicken divan and fruit- Double tater casserole THANKSGIVING (we bring) 2 turkeys( one roasted and one smoked) mashed potatoes and bacon gravy, pineapple casserole, fancy green bean casserole, orange rolls ,  a pecan pie, and a pumpkin pie and whipped cream    Appetizers and desserts